Canned tuna in water cubes with cucumber and mandarin
Canned tuna in water cubes with cucumber and mandarin A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Canned tuna in water cubes with cucumber and mandarin (cube-shaped) and vanilla. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL MANDARIN SEEDS + PITH (very bitter), CUCUMBER must be PEELED (skin hard for baby), EGG allergy check, TUNA - check NO HEAVY METALS.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Canned tuna in water cubes with cucumber and mandarin (cube-shaped) and vanilla. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL MANDARIN SEEDS + PITH (very bitter), CUCUMBER must be PEELED (skin hard for baby), EGG allergy check, TUNA - check NO HEAVY METALS.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g canned tuna in waterAlternative: firm tofu 🍽️ 80 g cucumberAlternative: sweet potato 🍽️ 50 g wheat tortillaAlternative: bulgur 🍽️ 30 g mandarinAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g vanillaAlternative: thyme 🍽️ 50 g eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 130 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbs 20 g
Fat 9 g 1
CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving) Drain the canned tuna well (in water, no oil) PEEL the cucumber (CRITICAL - skin hard for baby) Cut the cucumber into small cubes PEEL the mandarin (CRITICAL - remove all skin and pith)
REMOVE ALL MANDARIN SEEDS AND PITH (CRITICAL - very bitter)
Cut the mandarin segments into small pieces
Cook the wheat tortilla as directed
Check the egg freshness
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if egg-allergic CRITICAL: cucumber skin is hard for baby CRITICAL: mandarin seeds and pith are very bitter Never use canned tuna in oil (too fatty) Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check egg freshness Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO egg allergy before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel cucumber CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove mandarin seeds and pith Tuna: choose canned in water (no oil) 2
Mix the cooked tortilla and cucumber cubes in a large bowl Add the tuna pieces and mandarin pieces Add the egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and vanilla Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into cubes (3-4 cm per side) Press into the cubes gently Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: tuna breaks Do not add too much flour: cubes become too dense Do not make cubes too big: max 4 cm Do not leave air in the cubes Always check fresh egg freshness Always check mandarin deseeding If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger cubes Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the cubes leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce: yogurt + pinch vanilla + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cubes when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: cubes become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check egg is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO egg allergy + no cucumber skin + no mandarin seeds/pith Prepare a fresh small mandarin segment garnish Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate Add small mandarin pieces around Serve the vanilla sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the cubes Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - egg, fish) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for egg + cucumber skin + mandarin seeds/pith Always serve mandarin peeled and seeded Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Mandarin adds natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut cubes in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
